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Requiem for Canada? Regional tensions, changing demographics may fuel Trump’s annexation hopes

Donald Trump’s repeated taunts about Canada becoming the 51st American state carry more weight than his usual rhetorical grenades, causing chaos among Canada’s political leaders.

The Conversation · Jan 15, 2025

Canada's Trudeau: Liberal Star Who Dazzled Then Fizzled

The term "political rock star" has not been applied to many Canadian leaders, but when Justin Trudeau stormed into office in a 2015 landslide election, it appeared to fit.

International Business Times · Jan 6, 2025

Justin Trudeau quits: How his focus on social policy will be his legacy

Justin Trudeau has resigned after more than nine years as Canada’s 23rd prime minister. Parliament will be prorogued and will resume sitting on March 24. Trudeau says he made his decision over the holidays after discussions with his family.

The Conversation · Jan 6, 2025

La Charte a 40 ans

La Charte canadienne des droits et libertés est, de toute évidence, une composante essentielle de la démocratie canadienne. Elle est également reconnue partout dans le monde comme l’une des plus grandes réalisations de notre pays.

The Walrus · Dec 9, 2022

The Charter at 40

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is, by all accounts, an essential part of Canada’s democracy. It’s also celebrated around the world as one of our country’s greatest accomplishments.

The Walrus · Dec 9, 2022

Canada in crisis: Why Justin Trudeau has invoked the Emergencies Act to end trucker protests

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has invoked the Emergencies Act in an effort to quell the protests by truckers and other groups opposed to measures aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19. The federal government has never before acted to implement this once-obscure piece of disaster and emergency legislation.

The Conversation · Feb 15, 2022